EDMONDS, Wash., March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center - A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington and the best-selling author of 36 books, announced today his upcoming keynote address at the Innovations in Recovery Conference in San Diego, California on April 3rd.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center • A Place of HOPE

Dr. Jantz will deliver his address on Depression: Origins, Coping Mechanisms and New Approaches for Treatment on the first day of the Conference, Monday April 3rd, from 8:30-10:00am PDT. The event is at the historic Hotel Del Coronado and attendees can register for the conference at foundationsevents.com/innovations-in-recovery/rates-and-registration/.

"I am very excited to be the keynote speaker for the Innovations in Recovery Conference in San Diego. Innovations in Recovery is all about "everything that is new in behavioral healthcare" and I will be covering the latest learnings and techniques we are seeing, and using, to treat depression, addiction, and co-occurring disorders," Dr. Jantz said.

"The World Health Organization says that depression will be the #1 disease in the world by 2020; more than heart disease and cancer. The time is now to understand how we can better diagnose and treat depression, and I believe my address will shed new light on therapy techniques."

The event is hosted by Foundations Events, the educational arm of Foundations Recovery Network. "Foundations is a leader in this industry in conducting leading research, in depth studies and content, and world-class events, all with an eye on improving the lives of others," Dr. Jantz noted. "To lead off the Innovations In Recovery Conference is indeed an honor for me."

"I would like to invite all mental health and addiction counselors and therapists to attend this one-of-a-kind event. The professional connections you will make, and the information presented are second to none," Dr. Jantz said.

Dr. Jantz is a licensed mental health counselor with a doctorate in counseling psychology and a world-recognized expert and innovator in the treatment of behavioral disorders and addictions. He is the founder of the Whole Person Care approach to treatment.

Dr. Jantz's treatment facility, The Center - A Place of HOPE, is recognized as a top ten facility in the U.S. for the treatment of depression. In addition to being a best-selling author of 36 books, he is a go-to media source expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women's Day. He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Dr. Gregory Jantz: www.drgregoryjantz.com